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Module 4: Dependents

 

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A dependent may be either a "Qualifying Child" or a "Qualifying Relative."
To claim a dependent, all of the dependency tests must be met for a Qualifying Child or Qualifying Relative.

materials:

Tax Tutorial
Tax Tutorial - Dependents Discover how to determine whether a person can be claimed as a dependent.
Simulation
Assessment
Assessment - Dependents Review your understanding of dependents.
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet - Dependents Print this fact sheet on dependents.
skill check:
Check your understanding about who can be claimed as a dependent. Indicate whether each of the statements below is true or false by clicking on the correct answer. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.
  1. Claiming a dependent may allow a taxpayer to qualify for a tax credit or another tax benefit.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. A person can be claimed as a dependent on more than one income tax return.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. The age test applies to a qualifying child.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. The Member of Household or Relationship Test must be met for a Qualifying Relative.
  • A.
  • B.


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